Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He sports yellow clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a auburn handlebar mustache and slicked back auburn hair. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Dyer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Dyer. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tattered old clothes. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aust grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aust. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 10000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He usually wears his violet robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2300 gp. Azurite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a brown collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Mindartis was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Mindartis grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Mindartis. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 22000 sp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'1" and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 gp. Moss agate (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).